Research Radiologist jobs

This competition is open to all applicants however; internal candidates and applicants who were former employees of the University of Alberta will be given priority consideration before external candidates. Please log in to verify your internal candidate status.

This position has an end date of June 30, 2027.

Location - This role is in-person at North Campus Edmonton.

The incumbent will provide high-level support to several faculty members in the Department of Radiology & Diagnostic Imaging who hold Research Chairs and funding external to the department. Under the direction of the Academic Department Manager, the incumbent is responsible for ensuring the smooth and efficient day-to-day operation of all research and data collection activities including supporting the principal investigator. The incumbent will also be responsible for all event planning, visiting speakers/recruitments planning and department website development.

Administrative Support to Research Chairs and Academic Staff (25%)

• Provides diversified administrative support to seven full-time Academic Radiologists
• Types and formats documentation related to the development of clinical and research protocols, clinical practice guidelines and standard operating procedures
• Ensure necessary paperwork and forms are completed, signed and returned to granting agencies by stated deadlines, including the required annual reports to funding agencies
• Coordinate travel; including flights, hotels, and conference registration

Financial Management of Research Grants (40%)

• Perform monthly account reconciliation and prepare monthly financial reports on research grants, investigating discrepancies between account transactions and account balances
• Process travel and professional expense claims as required, ensuring compliance is being met
• Review financial transactions, commitments, and available funding to ensure each research project is on target with project budget
• Track invoices and provide summary explanation on all significant budget expenditures

Procurement and Expenses (5%)

• Purchasing research supplies, equipment, and services via SupplyNet, PCard and Information Services & Technology, using preferred procurement methods of purchase in accordance with expense threshold
• Reconciling credit card transactions monthly to ensure procurement policies are being met and all supporting documentation is provided for department records
• Record keeping and inventory of all asset tags and assignments

Research Grants and Ethics (10%)

• Prepare research ethics board applications case report forms, and ethics renewals Maintaining ethics related paperwork and documentation records
• Develop and maintain records of research activities for investigators and sponsors. Monitor and report on study progress, ensuring that application documentation is entered and managed appropriately in the RSO Grant Management System (eg. Sponsor deadlines, guidelines & procedures, conditions & obligations of acceptance of funding, and application documents
• Ensure compliance with institutional policies, standard operations procedures, and guidelines
• Assist PIs with grant preparation and submission: Review grant applications/proposals for accuracy, completeness, appropriateness and review eligibility of budgets, compliance with sponsor and university guidelines; submit applications on behalf of the institution, in sponsors' portal as required

Communication/Event Planning (20%)

• Coordinate annual Department events such as Research Day, Quality Improvement Day, along with manages Guest Speaker Lecture Series
• Department monthly newsletter creation which includes: formation of newsletter design/template, writing, editing and coordinating with Chair and Academic Department Manager

• Minimum post-secondary degree or diploma in a related discipline; equivalent combinations of education and experience will be considered.
• Demonstrated competence and aptitude for working with technology
• Demonstrated knowledge of University regulations, especially in the areas of research grant governance, procurement practices, UAPPOL policies, and contract for services
• Demonstrated ability to differentiate between solving a symptom and identifying the root issue
• Demonstrated ability to address current problems, while projecting and preventing potential future issues
• Strong organizational and time management skills; an ability to complete tasks and deliver expected outcomes under tight deadlines
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively, collaborate with business users/stakeholders and work harmoniously with others.

Application Instructions

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This position is subject to all applicable terms and conditions of the collective agreement between the Governors of the University of Alberta and the Non-Academic Staff Association (NASA).